English Explanatory Dictionary

underparent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To provide one's child with insufficient attention and nurturing.
noun
  1. One who has a subordinate position to the main parent but who takes on some parental responsibilities.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underparent.wav

Word forms

underparent underparents underparenting underparented

Etymology

From under- + parent.

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